MENU
SEARCHConstruction is set to begin in late July, starting with utility relocation and initial grade-level work.
The Green Line will run from Isom Road near the San Antonio International Airport, down San Pedro Avenue, through Downtown, and south to Steves Avenue, with continuing service to the Brooks Transit Center. Service
Photo: VIA
San Antonio took a significant step toward modernizing its public transit system with the ceremonial groundbreaking of the VIA Rapid Green Line, the city’s first Advanced Rapid Transit (ART) corridor.
The event marked the official start of construction for the 10.35-mile route that will reshape mobility across the region.
Construction is set to begin in late July, starting with utility relocation and initial grade-level work.
The Green Line will run from Isom Road near the San Antonio International Airport, down San Pedro Avenue, through Downtown, and south to Steves Avenue, with continuing service to the Brooks Transit Center. Service is scheduled to launch in early 2028.
“This project is part of our commitment to deliver what San Antonians have asked for: better, more reliable, and more frequent service,” said VIA President/CEO Jon Gary Herrera. “The Green Line will connect people to opportunity, with the highest frequency and most reliable service we’ve ever offered.”
The Green Line will operate 21 hours a day with 10-minute weekday frequency and 15-minute weekend frequency, providing consistent and convenient access to jobs, neighborhoods, businesses, and key destinations, including the city’s historic missions and airport.
The Green Line is a flagship project of the Keep San Antonio Moving plan, overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2020.
The plan is partly supported by a one-eighth-cent sales tax VIA will begin receiving in 2026. It represents a long-term investment in sustainable, modern, and equitable transit solutions for the region.
VIA will build the Green Line in phases and provide at least 30 days’ notice before work begins in each segment. To minimize disruptions, the agency pledged to maintain open communication with residents and businesses throughout the corridor.
Initial construction will begin in two areas: U.S. Highway 281 and Isom Road, and Roosevelt Avenue and Steves Avenue.
The region’s fixed-route system finished out the year with a total of 373.5 million rides. Adding 12.3 million rides over 2024 represents an increase that is equal to the annual transit ridership of Kansas City.
Read More →
Rolling out in electric yellow and seafoam blue, the first battery-electric buses purchased from GILLIG will begin serving riders in south King County on February 2.
Read More →
The agency ranked top five among mid-sized U.S. transit systems, defined as agencies with 15 million to 50 million annual trips.
Read More →
The subway system saw increases across all key metrics, with 62% of subway riders reporting they feel satisfied with the system overall.
Read More →
The agreement provides competitive wages and reflects strong labor-management collaboration, positive working relationships, and a shared commitment to building a world-class transit system for the community, said RTA CEO Lona Edwards Hankins.
Read More →
A new citywide campaign highlights free fares, improved service, and major upgrades to Albuquerque’s bus system.
Read More →
The priorities are outlined in the 2026 Board and CEO Initiatives and Action Plan, which serves as a roadmap to guide the agency’s work throughout the year and ensure continued progress and accountability on voter-approved transportation investments and essential mobility services.
Read More →
In this edition, we cover recent appointments and announcements at HDR, MCTS, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation.
Read More →
While their comprehensive analysis of bus stops focused on Massachusetts, the researchers are excited about the generalizability of the findings and application to other locations.
Read More →
CEO Nat Ford’s address offered a look at highlights from 2025, with a focus on the future and the innovative ways the JTA is shaping mobility in Northeast Florida.
Read More →
